Hypotension during exercise caused by venodilatation.
A 54-year-old woman without organic heart disease presented with presyncopal symptoms during work. A decreased cardiac output was demonstrated by haemodynamic measurements during exercise. Treatment with fludrocortisone and ephedrine was initiated with a good haemodynamic and symptomatic result.
Rohold
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Department of Cardiology B, Odense University Hospital, Denmark.
Svanegaard
J
J
Thayssen
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P
D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D005438:Fludrocortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007022:Hypotension / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D008875:Middle Aged
D005438:Fludrocortisone